Prepare against Kai Andreas Finkler
PRT · World #42,873 classical · FIDE ID 1906895
When preparing against Kai Andreas Finkler, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Kai Andreas Finkler, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kai Andreas Finkler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kai Andreas Finkler before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,922 | 2,045 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 2,005 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 13 | 5 | 21 | 33.3% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kai Andreas Finkler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kai Andreas Finkler's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 68.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 31.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Finkler usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Finkler usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Finkler usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Finkler usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Finkler usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Finkler usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 22.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Kai Andreas Finkler's chess games
All 39 games by Kai Andreas Finkler in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 13 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Matthamagoda,Risika Riyon | 1,795 | Silves Open 2026 | B07 |
| May 2026 | Ciuffreda,Riccardo | 1,701 | Silves Open 2026 | B13 |
| Mar 2025 | Ruben Ruiz Esteban | 1,654 | Silves Open | B05 |
| May 2026 | Coblijn,Gabriel Roberto | 1,599 | Silves Open 2026 | D02 |
| Mar 2025 | Margarida Ribeiro | 1,542 | Silves Open | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koblenz Open | 1992 | 9 | 5 | 2,404 |
| Silves Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,886 |
| Silves Open | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,700 |
| Circuito Pares Open | 2001 | 4 | 1 | 1,873 |
| 52nd chT-POR | 2010 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,861 |
| chT-POR | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,795 |
| 24th Porz Open | 1990 | 2 | 1 | 2,400 |
| Koblenz RM SC Open | 1993 | 2 | 0 | 1,935 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kai Andreas Finkler's chess games?
39 games by Kai Andreas Finkler, from Oct 2007 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Kai Andreas Finkler has played.
What does Kai Andreas Finkler play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Kai Andreas Finkler opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kai Andreas Finkler answers 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kai Andreas Finkler play as White?
As White, Kai Andreas Finkler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kai Andreas Finkler play as Black?
As Black, Kai Andreas Finkler most often plays: Alekhine Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Kai Andreas Finkler's FIDE rating?
Kai Andreas Finkler is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Kai Andreas Finkler played?
Our database contains 39 games by Kai Andreas Finkler, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kai Andreas Finkler?
39 games by Kai Andreas Finkler reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.